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August 4, 2026

Meet the finalists for the Social Intelligence Awards

  • August 4, 2026
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Social Intelligence Awards Finalists

Hey everyone!

The nominations are in, the panel has deliberated and it's time to celebrate the social pros who are turning data into real business impact. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination this year — the caliber of work made this tough.

Without further ado, here are your finalists.

Best in Social Intelligence

  • Britta Purcell, The Recording Academy — ​@brittapurcell 
  • Makenzie Bowker, City of Hope — ​@makenzie.bowker 
  • Marisa Shaffer, B Squared Media — ​@marisa.shaffer 

Precision Impact

  • Julie C. Cochran, Merz Aesthetics — ​@Julie Cochran 
  • Valeria Sillani, EasyVista — ​@valeria.sillani 
  • Nicki Kollar, Valparaiso University — ​@nicki.kollar 
  • Hannah Orrell, AMN Healthcare — ​@hannah.orrell 
  • Chelsey Godfrey, Cornerstone Building Brands — ​@chelsey.godfrey 

Predictive Edge

  • Ashley Manivong, BMC — ​@ashley.manivong 
  • Pankaj Kumar, Atlas Copco Group — ​@PankajKumar 

Social Synergy

  • Taylor Witt, Kansas State — ​@taylorwitt 
  • Maria Policelli-Sohrabi, Teranet — ​@maria.policelli-sohrabi 
  • Marie Obsuna, Bell Bank — ​@mobsuna 
  • Katie Bragaw, Sodexo — ​@katiebragaw 

Infinite Care

  • Christopher Kuzara, Whisker — ​@chris.kuzara 
  • Marcos Yauner, Kaseya — ​@marcos.yauner 
  • Alexandra Walsh Harris, 3 Day Blinds — ​@alexandra_walsh 
  • Jessica Dillon, Educational Testing Service — ​@jess.dillon 

Winners will be announced soon. Congratulations to every finalist. Drop a comment below and help us celebrate the work that got them here!

    22 replies

    Influencer Inflorescence
    August 7, 2026

    This is such an honor! Congratulations to all the finalist!